1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo vs. 1968 Buick Riviera
To start off, both 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and 1968 Buick Riviera were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (227 HP @ 9000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Buick Riviera weights approximately 852 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Buick Riviera (645 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. (211 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1968 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo. 1968 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo has manual transmission. 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1968 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo | 1968 Buick Riviera | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Buick |
| Model | Carabo | Riviera |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 7050 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 211 Nm | 645 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 106.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 52.2 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1000 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 75 L |
